tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post2231875414276177216..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Streets of Fire (1984)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-62006892509160406702013-07-24T00:10:35.596-07:002013-07-24T00:10:35.596-07:00Saw this movie when it first came out. I was like ...Saw this movie when it first came out. I was like 11. Loved it then an I still do. Not sure if there's a blu ray release, but I own the DVD. I've rewatched it numerous times and also picked up on Walter Hill's similarities between The Warriors (my all time favorite). Scenes like the subway an the group running to catch it. The one scene where Cody wants to catch the train but can't has a cameo of the woman who was the radio voice in The Warriors. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019667725891624207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-2979746297386084842013-06-15T18:33:07.436-07:002013-06-15T18:33:07.436-07:00I love Sof I only wish it can be remade...maybe To...I love Sof I only wish it can be remade...maybe Tom Hardy can play Cody ???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-42492589828349627232013-03-28T06:28:31.868-07:002013-03-28T06:28:31.868-07:00Agree, Defoe is great, one of my favorite performa...Agree, Defoe is great, one of my favorite performances of his is in Deer Hunter and also, The Last Temptation of Christ. <br /><br />I have Philadelphia Experiment (which also starred Michael Pare) and The Final Countdown both scheduled for an upcoming review, look forward to that. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-53434473079216629462013-03-26T16:46:47.163-07:002013-03-26T16:46:47.163-07:00Streets is one of my favorite movies of the 80'...Streets is one of my favorite movies of the 80's.<br />It was my introduction to Willem Defoe<br />who I enjoyed in the film. He was also good in "To Live & Die In L.A." Some other 80's films I liked are<br />"Class of 84", "Philadelphia Experiment" and "Dudes"<br />w/ John Cryer also a great soundtrack.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-30118353338478222192013-03-23T15:10:48.681-07:002013-03-23T15:10:48.681-07:00Yeah, I read about Road to Hell, but it worries me...Yeah, I read about Road to Hell, but it worries me that its Pyun directing, he's done some really crappy movies...I mean, last one I saw was called Omega Doom...wow, didnt even bother writing a review it was so bad. But I will most likely check it out anyways, out of sheer curiosity, and because I loved Streets of Fire. I hear it's supposed to be more of a horror film?? <br /><br />A 90's Blog A Thon is in the works, but damn, there's so many cool movies from the 80's I want to review, it's kind of hard to stop the 80's Blog a Thon! I can't seem to find a way to end it! Arrgh! Somebody help me, I'm on an 80s high! LOL! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-66133313088516099882013-03-22T04:39:14.888-07:002013-03-22T04:39:14.888-07:00Hey Franco, great review. I need to catch up on th...Hey Franco, great review. I need to catch up on this one. Did you know Albert Pyun is making a pseudo-sequel with Michael Pare right now called Road to Hell? Lots unbelievably cheap but might be of interest.<br /><br />Sorry to get off topic but yeah, if you do a 90s-athon would love to hear your thought on Last Boy Scout. I watched it recently and was a little underwhelmed. I seem to be in the minority somewhat!Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-44441981128529996382013-03-21T12:11:05.637-07:002013-03-21T12:11:05.637-07:00It will be up next week, that's a promise!It will be up next week, that's a promise! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-92189327922929005972013-03-21T08:39:29.784-07:002013-03-21T08:39:29.784-07:00Yeah, I'd love to see you tackle DREAMSCAPE al...Yeah, I'd love to see you tackle DREAMSCAPE also. Love that film!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-36310112586453186292013-03-20T14:28:47.512-07:002013-03-20T14:28:47.512-07:00Thanks for the info on Streets of Fire popularity ...Thanks for the info on Streets of Fire popularity in Japan, sometimes, American films wont hit it big in their own country, but become huge in others. <br /><br />I do have Dreamscape in mind for a review, there's so many 80's movies I want to cover! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-67191525608588883182013-03-20T14:01:24.866-07:002013-03-20T14:01:24.866-07:00Streets of Fire was VERY popular in Japan and you ...Streets of Fire was VERY popular in Japan and you can see its influence in many Japanese anime and video games from the 80s and early 90s. I'm almost 90% sure Blaze from the Genesis game Streets of Rage was modeled after Diane Lane here, and anime like Bubblegum Crisis and Megazone 23 pay homage to this movie in several of their scenes.<br /><br />As for further 80s movies, are you going to review Dreamscape? I recently saw that one and I'd be interested in hearing what you thought of it.lljnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-71561822888567937592013-03-20T13:00:58.279-07:002013-03-20T13:00:58.279-07:00Rick Moranis is a bloody pathetic joke.Rick Moranis is a bloody pathetic joke.teddy crescendonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-48768459711546609762013-03-20T10:05:59.491-07:002013-03-20T10:05:59.491-07:00Yeah, in that sense I think she's not that who...Yeah, in that sense I think she's not that wholesome of a character, she seems like superficial person, only with Moranis because of career advancement purposes. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-36900107057386142912013-03-20T07:47:08.745-07:002013-03-20T07:47:08.745-07:00Love, LOVE this film. I have fond memories of seei...Love, LOVE this film. I have fond memories of seeing it in the theaters when it first came out and was really bummed that it never took off, but now it's become a cult film.<br /><br />As for Moranis and Lane's characters being together, I believe it is implied that she's with him mostly because he helped her get out of the town and become a successful singer and helped advance her career.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-37378358853975536602013-03-20T03:29:04.446-07:002013-03-20T03:29:04.446-07:00The incredible Diane Lane WAS actually 18 (WOW) at...The incredible Diane Lane WAS actually 18 (WOW) at the time of filming, for me thats the ONLY reason to watch this movie, to see that amazingly gorgeous bird at the absolute pinnacle and peak of her physical attractiveness and desirability.jervaise brooke hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-33121493539689407282013-03-20T03:19:38.455-07:002013-03-20T03:19:38.455-07:00I want to bugger Diane Lane (as the bird was in 19...I want to bugger Diane Lane (as the bird was in 1982 when the bird was 18, not as the bird is now obviously).jervaise brooke hamsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-62751890451709521352013-03-20T03:15:31.271-07:002013-03-20T03:15:31.271-07:00Amy Madigan wasn`t really an obvious babe but i al...Amy Madigan wasn`t really an obvious babe but i always used to really fancy that bird for some reason.eddie lydeckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-2899404248146125092013-03-19T16:25:12.322-07:002013-03-19T16:25:12.322-07:00Anonymous: Actually, I've got a copy of The La...Anonymous: Actually, I've got a copy of The Last Boy Scout sitting on top of my television, because after my trip down the 80's, I was thinking of doing a 90's blog-a-thon! And that Tony Scott film is certainly on my list! <br /><br />Why do you bring up the rating for Streets of Fire? <br /><br />James Gracey: It certainly has a bit of The Iliad in it, and a bit of The Warriors, and a bit of romance...and Rock and Roll, it's a very eclectic film! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-37221022709126854892013-03-19T15:20:17.541-07:002013-03-19T15:20:17.541-07:00I like the sound of this! I only watched The Warri...I like the sound of this! I only watched The Warriors for the first time a couple of years back (in hindsight my Eighties were deprived without it) and loved it. <br />What you said about Streets of Fire invoking The Iliad excites my curiosity, too. James Graceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968719719213071671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-32928780802743210192013-03-19T14:42:55.636-07:002013-03-19T14:42:55.636-07:00After you're done with all the 80s movies revi...After you're done with all the 80s movies review,can you do a review on The Last Boy Scout?<br />also streets of fire is rated PG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com